Buildings account for roughly 40 percent of global warming emissions—more than any other sector. Reducing the CO₂ emissions and energy consumption generated during the construction and operation of buildings is therefore essential, and urgent. This is a responsibility we all share, for the sake of future generations and our planet.

Creating awareness of the need for change demands that we first understand its causes, effects, and underlying drivers. This exhibition provides that essential foundation, then goes further: showcasing 23 internationally acclaimed projects that demonstrate how striking architecture and climate-conscious design can work in concert. Detailed documentation and vivid imagery reveal what's already achievable in climate-responsive building today—inspiring developers and builders alike to take bold steps forward together.

Accompanying the exhibition at the German Architecture Museum in Frankfurt, Hirmer Verlag (Munich) is publishing a volume of the same title, featuring contributions from Heinrich Bökamp, Brian Cody, Gustav Düsing, Maxim von Gagern, Andrea Gebhard, Oliver Geden, Andres Herzog, Claudia Kemfert, Regine Leibinger, Werner Sobek, Cord Soehlke, Angèle Tersluisen, Katharina Volgger, and others.

June 14 – October 5, 2025
German Architecture Museum (DAM)
Schaumainkai 43, 60596 Frankfurt am Main

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